Karl Marx argued that members of the proletariat class are convinced, through the control of media, that the bourgeoisies deserve their wealth and that if they work hard they too can become rich. Marx termed this which of the following?

A. false consciousness
B. false dichotomy
C. false social construct
D. false ideology


Answer: A

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